Q: What are the heart disease causes & risk factors?

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 1

Diabetes Self Management Patient Education Materials

Accepted Answer

Few education programmes and patient support groups are there from American Diabetes Association.

Question 2

What is your diabetes diet and lifestyle? Is it effective for you?

Accepted Answer

Do not compare diet or life styles with other patients. Each Diabetic patient is different and each one needs a targeted personalised treatment approach.

Question 3

Is the production of insulin through genetic engineering?

Accepted Answer

Yes,most modern drugs like insulin are produced by genetically modified bacteria

Question 4

What is type 4 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It's a proposed term for elderly persons who are lean and have insulin resistance leading to diabetes.

Question 5

What is optimal sugar level for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Goal fasting blood sugar is 80 - 130, post prandial blood sugar is < 180 mg/dl.

Question 6

What are the heart disease causes & risk factors?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Diabetes Self Management Patient Education Materials

Diabetes Self Management Patient Education Materials

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